Harness Racing BC Society Membership

The Society proudly represents the harness horsemen (owners, trainers and drivers) and breeders in the Province of British Columbia. Membership in the HRBC is required in order to participate in harness racing in the Province and to receive any benefits offered by the Society.

Harness Racing BC (HRBC) has two categories of membership. Active membership for Owners, Breeders, Trainers and Drivers and; Associate Membership for Grooms, persons under 18 years of age and others ineligible to for Active Membership.

The principals of a corporation, association or partnership that owns and operates a breeding establishment for Standardbred Horses in BC are also eligible for Active Membership, as are non-residents of BC that own and operate a breeding establishment for Standardbred Horses located in BC.

The membership year will run from January 1st to December 31st and any application for membership must be in written form, accompanied by the annual membership dues, and is subject to approval by the Board of the Society.

Harness Racing BC exists to promote and advance the Standardbred Horse Industry in British Columbia. We provide services to our members and the Industry; and represent the members of the Industry to the public, various levels of government, the news media, other horse breeding and racing associations and the community.

We encourage the growth of horse ownership, breeding, training, competition and horsemanship through educating the public about horses, agriculture and the economics of the racing business.

We also strive to improve the living and working conditions of members, their employees, and other Industry personnel, including providing for the care of disabled or destitute persons who are or were employed in or associated with the Industry.

Forms may also be picked up at the office or you may request a form via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Homestretch

The Homestretch is the hub for horsemen, horse enthusiasts, and wagering at the Elements Casino in Cloverdale, BC. Harness Racing BC invites you to bring your friends and co-workers to dine and socialize with us. Learn about our athletes - the horses and the drivers; and experience the exciting atmosphereof watching the Harness Horses race to the finish line at

Fraser Downs Racetrack !

Important Announcements

Harness Racing BC is a proud member of

Harness Racing BC is proud to be a member of the buyBC Program - Standardbreds are the first registered BCBred horse in this program!

Harness Racing BC Society is A Proud Member of the Surrey Board of Trade, Year 2018

HARNESS RACING - Harness the Passion with us! We have great athletes out here on the track - full fields and very competitive! Come on out to the Homestretch and join other horse sports enthusiasts from across the Lower Mainland. You've never seen racing until you've seen the sport of Harness Racing!